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...that Pat, making fun of superstitions and the like to make a point. I'd sooner believe Robertson could speak in tongues, heal the sick and alter the course of hurricanes before he could be elected president of the United States...

Author: By Steven Lichtman, | Title: A Brokawed Convention | 12/3/1987 | See Source »

...proudly independent tramp/sage, an innocently virtuous Candide figure whose crowning virtue is having "refused to join the rat race." It's cool to be a bum, Bukowski tells us. In fact, it's the only artistically valid way to live. We are meant to appreciate this when Bukowski's alter ego Henry abruptly leaves the bed of the wealthy and beautiful young editor Tully Sorenson (Alice Krige). He tells her that she "lives in a cage with golden bars," and shambles back down the hill to the sordid. but politically correct furnished flat that he shares with Wanda...

Author: By Richard Murphy, | Title: Bummed Out | 11/6/1987 | See Source »

...lustful revels of the mythic Bacchae in praise of their priapic god, Dionysus. Each principal singer takes two roles. Mom (Suzanne Costallos) falls under the Pelvis' spell, just as her ancient Greek counterpart, Agave, is seduced by Dionysus. When Sonny (Christopher Durham) attempts to intervene, he is, in his alter ego of Pentheus, torn apart by the horde of crazed women...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Music: Elvis Meets the Bacchae In Philadelphia, two new musicals - or are they really operas? | 10/26/1987 | See Source »

...hitch may be that for men to be so, women will have to further alter their expectations. As Farrell points out, despite their interest in openness and sensitivity, "most women still emphasize economics over intimacy" in seeking a male partner. Chances are they cannot have it both ways. "Many of the characteristics that make a man successful in his profession -- mental toughness, discipline, intensity, willingness to work long hours away from home -- can make him difficult for women to deal with," says Farrell. He believes there are many sensitive, willing "new men" out there, but they are rejected by women...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sexes: Back Off, Buddy | 10/12/1987 | See Source »

...careful to alter his old, not new i.d. The University changes the last digit of replacement bursar's cards and accepts only the most recent number...

Author: By Brooke A. Masters, | Title: From 18 to 21 In Six Easy Steps | 10/9/1987 | See Source »

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